"Lady Harmony!"

"Everyone! Mr. Finnian! Mr. Bardoly! Miss Mey-Rin! Mr. Tanaka! Mr. Snake! Oscar! Emily! Everyone!"

"Lady Harmony! Welcome, back!"

They greet each other with the same joy and excitement, ringing from their mouths. They rush down the steps the second the carriage pulls up, Finnian with his arms open wide, to catch the girl who throw herself out, once Sebastian open the door. Right into the gardener's arms. Squeezing him with all her might. He does the same back, though on a much smaller scale. The two like children on Christmas. Like long lost siblings being reunited, after being separated. Their laughter of happiness filled the skies.

"Welcome home, Lady Harmony!"He says."We all really missed you!"

The others crowd around, with smiles of welcome and truth. Baldroy patting her head."That's right, we did."He tells her.

"Did you have a good time?"Mey-Rin asks. Barely able to contain her thrills. Harmony looks at her and nods her head."That's wonderful, yes it is!"

While they all fawned over Harmony, drowning her in a joyous return, you, Ciel and Sebastian look on."They make such a big fuss. How annoying."The young lord patronizes.

"I think it's quite refreshing."Sebastian said."Quite a adorable scene before you. It almost seems like something out of a book. Gives you the joy and pleasure of being back. Now, if they could only show such, when doing their work. Oh? Baroness, are you heading inside?"

He notices you slipping off and heading for the stairs. It didn't bother that you had been caught. Stop and address him."Yes. I'm tired."With those words continue your way up and enter. Shutting the door behind you. Once inside, you make your way to your room. Lagging just a bit, with the bit of energy push yourself to keep walking. The halls where beginning to fade and move. Something didn't seem right, no, didn't feel right. Struggling to breath, it became raspy and short. Your limbs felt stiff or begin to stiff. Just a few more feet and you'd be at your room. Pushing yourself more, manage to grab the doorknob, turn it and enter.

No, no...you thrash around. This..this

"Always, take care of your sister." Madame Red, smiles.


Disclose location, hooded figures concealing themselves with different masks stood, to kneel once they entered. Bowing their respects, to their Honor. Walked by their followers. Stopping in the center, on the pentagon two step stage. In center. Standing on a symbol craved beneath them. Their hood concealed their face just like the rest, but, they did not wear a mask.

In a deep, powerful and commanding voice address the others. In a rather strange language, the others follow reciting every word. Chanting and chanting. Two figures walk slowly down and stand before with mercy and fear. Lower their heads respectfully. Reciting, respectfully. "My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!"

The Honor, places a hand upon each, the chanting of the members rises and rises. A powerful light emits, with agonizing wailing from the two. In a flash, nothing was left but scorched prints. Everything fell silent. For a brief moment, crackling and sparking, in the same place. Swirling winds begin to come and in a instant, they reappeared, their bodies smoking. Someone comes quickly and helps them up, while putting a ashed thumb print upon their forehead. Looking to the Honor, graciously bow. Smiling under their hood, it was working. It was working well. Clenching their clock around their next,the power was their's. Well, most of it.

Raising their hands up, like a god. The others all get on their knees and bow low. Praising them. Their benevolent Honor. Chanting. Lavishing in it all. They commanded it. Owned. Lighting crackled outside, a sign of their greatness. Just something was missing, their eyes stare straight ahead. A look as sharp as a blade, gleam dangerously.


"Harmony!"You jolt up, in a cold sweat. Heaving. Those eyes...those eyes...The way they looked. Ran shivers down your spine. What was that? Who was that? You didn't know, except it signified danger of sort. Eerie danger. It scared you. Left you spooked. Left...

Wait? Harmony...where was she? No, where were you? Last thing you remembered was...walking to your room. You made it, you where quite sure of it...before everything faded. Did you make it to your room? Looking around, gave your answer. You had. Made it your room. But, your bed...you don't remember coming this far nor wearing your nightgown. That didn't matter. There was no time for you process this, Harmony was your many concern. Throwing back the covers and blanket, leap out of bed, rush out the room and down the hall.

Harmony...Harmony...she was on your mind. Reaching the stairs, you hurry down hastily calling for her, that you nearly tumbled down the last few, but manage to catch yourself and continue. Sprinting across floors, like a gazelle. Almost seem like you flew. Hearing voices coming from somewhere. Sounded rather mixed, you weren't sure. Your state was making it rather impossible for you single out her voice. But, her screams you knew well. Very well.

She screams.

That was enough."Harmony!"You burst forcefully into the parlour room, pushing the large double doors apart. Nearly off their hinges. Made all heads turn your way, you didn't see nor notice anyone, except Harmony whom you quickly glomp. Clinging to her."Harmony? What is it? What's wrong?"Smoothing her protectively in your chest. All you heard where muffles. That was okay. You where just happy she was alright. Kiss the top of her head."It's alright...I'm right here."

"Sister?"

Harmony says behind you, looking at you rather puzzled. She wasn't the only one either. The others stare confused, while some trying hard to hide their rising laughter. Wait?! Harmony, why was she behind you...Whipping your head around, seeing her standing there. Fine as rain. Dressed for the day too. In a frilly, orange dress.

"Harmony?...Wait..why are you..."You look at her cross-eyed. Her eyes look past you, like the others. At whom you where holding. Turning your head back around, look down at the one you had.

They had dark hair like Harmony, just not black. It was bluish-black. Bluish-black, why did this look so familiar? Taking a few seconds, you realized who it was. Still, you wanted to be sure. Release them, Ciel comes up gasping for air. With a deep flustered. Like a tomato. Causing you to nearly scream if you hadn't covered your mouth in time.

"What the bloody HELL!?"He yells furiously at you, pointing. Like a child throwing a fit."Grabbing me like that!? In the most inappropriate manner!"

There was no need for yelling, but, you didn't help clashing back."I did not know it was you! I plainly assumed it was my sister! Do not yell at me!"

He raises his voice."Your sister!? Do I look anything like her!?"He whips his finger at Harmony, whom the servants move behind them. Watching the fire erupt before them."Are you blind?!"

"I am not blind! My visual orbs work just fine! It was a mistake!"You defend yourself. From his lashing."It is a common mistake many can make!"

That hit a nerve in him."What...what's that suppose to mean?"He glares at you darkly.

"Oh boy."Baldory inches back with the others. Finnian picks up Harmony, holding her protectively. Mey-Rin clinging to her.

"It means nothing. I just said it is a common mistake. That's all."You define, still didn't help. Ciel still took it offensively. The two of you lock and glare, rising tension and aggravation.

Would have rising higher, if not for someone clearing their throat. Broke the two of you and made you fully see everyone. Looking straight ahead, finding a unfamiliar person standing and staring there. A older man. In his mid-40's it would seem. Dark brown hair, neatly combed back and brown eyes, with crow feet. Well dressed. Lightly flustered, while remaining composed. It didn't dawn on you why, but, the others did.

"G-Go put..on some clothes!"Ciel shouts.


"I don't see what the issue is?"You rant, still upset at the young Earl."So I ran out without changing. It's not like it's consider a crime. It is just nightwear anyway. I was just worried about my sister. Honestly...he can be too...Urgg! That boy!"

The feeling was mutual with Ciel."Arghh! That woman is insufferable! Honestly! I don't know how much more I can take of this."

Back to you, Mey-Rin finished helping you get ready. A simple silk, high collared blouse, with ruffles and a rich navy blue shirt. Not in the mood for something over the top, you settled with this. Though Mey-Rin wanted to objected, felt it was not best considering the mood you where in. Complies and dresses you as you wanted. While listening to you vent about Ciel. A few times you threw questions her way, not meant to be answered. Or she just dared not too. Watching and hearing you calling Ciel insufferable, was rather amazing. It was almost like seeing a copy almost.

As you still vented, pacing back and forth in your room. Tempted to grab something and throw it, though you didn't want to cause alarm to Mey-Rin. Who stood there nervous and frighten. Calmed you down.

"...Forgive."You apologize. Calming down."I did not mean to scare you."

"Oh, no it's alright. I wasn't scared."She lies, trying to deny it. But, you saw through it.

Taking a seat on your bed, look around the room."This life...it's rather tiring. Things...seem much more simpler, back when Harmony and I lived in the village."You confess."Well, at least easy for me."

"Baroness..."

You force yourself to smirk, staring out the window with a hollow look."...Life..was so much simpler."Your words fade with a vague meaning for Mey-Rin. But, you understood what you where talking about. Your mind drifts, back then. That time. To Ten Shen."...Mother..."Muttering. Wipe your eyes. Even though nothing came.

Mey-Rin empathizes with you."...Baroness."

The grieving mood was interrupted by a knock on your door. She goes to answer, finding Sebastian there. With a smile and a cart filled from top to bottom. On the top, food and tea. It was rather pass the hour for it. But, seeing as you woke up later than the others. It only made sense. Though what was on the bottom of the cart, it was folded cloths, warm water and medicine it seem. Along with a thermometer.

Seeing your eyes on it. The butler explains."I have come to check upon you, Baroness. To make sure you are feeling well. On the master's orders."

"I am not sick."You tell him, looking at him suspiciously."There is no need for it. You can leave the food and leave yourself."Dismiss him coldly. Get up turning your back to him and look out the window.

"Even so, the master insist." He persist. Lacing his words with subtle annoyance. Coming in and pours the tea.

How flustering, not in the mood for him. Again, though with authority this time decline and order him to leave. "I have made it quite clear, that I do no-"

"After all you have been out for a nearly full week." You nearly gasp, that was a shock."Your sudden arise, the master just wishes you are in the best of health."

A week? How could be out for a week? Last you remember, you had made it your room. It didn't make since. Your mind began to spin with a range of questions. Which Sebastian took notice of. Setting the tea down, the way your eyebrows crunched tightly. Your pupils dilated, searching for something. Everything body signal you concealed to express.

Distracted, this was the opportune moment he needed. It was clear sudden surprises caught you off balance. Exploiting this opening, he moves. Walking over with the tea. Presents it to you.

"Such a tragedy. We thought the wors-"

"I said," You throw a precise quick strike at him."To leave me be!" He nearly managed to dodge, just in time. Surprised and caught off guard. Mey-Rin too could believe it. You stare coldly at him. Warning him, not to press anything further. A dead and still silence suffocated the room. The sound of the a single drop of tea hitting the floor provided the noise.

The dark, broken rage behind those bright orbs. Grew steely and deadly. Piercing and locking upon him. Like a hawk. Awaiting its prey to move. Talons out, to grab and wound. Waiting for him to move. Daring him to.

Sensing the tension and danger, Mey-Rin shutter in fright. Afraid to move or make a single sound. The two of you locked in a still glare. Was it her imagination, she was sure she felt something powerful emitting from the two. Crushing her. Scaring her. Flaring. There was nothing. Nothing in those eyes. Sebastian's she saw a gleam of something demonic. Demonic anger? She wasn't sure, whatever it was, forced to remain motionless.

"Mey-Rin. Leave."

She flees the room. Without a second thought, except flight. Terrible afraid and startled. She dare not look back. In fear of what larked. The door shut, clicking, Sebastian instantly had you up against the wall. Both arms slammed on either side. Dominantly standing over you. It happened so fast, the wind nearly left you. But, you kept yourself firm. Remaining unfazed. The best you could.

He glares down you with a deep scowl. Eyes glowing dangerously and domineering. You stare right back, unmoved."This isn't butler behavior."You snide him. In an authoritative tone."I highly doubt, Ciel would approve. Now, as I said. Lea-"

You where cut off, by a hand around your neck. In a strong grip. It held you against the wall. Air barely got through.

"You have quite the tongue. I heard you."He bares coldly and dark. You dare not show, your effect. In the hold he had you."It speaks the opposite of appearance...you don't seem nervous or scared. I can't even smell it off you."He leans in, taking a quick whiff. Narrowing his eyes. Resisting the urge to fully utilize his strength, upon the haughty look you cast on him. Wretched, passed through his mind."Interesting." In a threatening tone.

Giving him a cold and frightless look. Look to the side board."That is of none of you concern. Butler."You said spitefully, just to annoy him. Hearing him growl lowly.

"What are you?"He demands.


It was a rather nice day, a bit chilly. Even as the sun shone. Ciel kept busy with going over the documents and paper work. Sipping upon his tea, while Harmony sat before him. Not too far away, happily playing with her toys. New ones, fresh off the line of the Funtom Company line. With Teneka, a few of the snakes and Finny. Having a tea party of her own. With sweets and treats. Sebastian had set aside for her before he went to check upon her sister.

"Here you go, Emily."Harmony pours tea for the snake. Who gives her a hissing thanks."You are most welcome. Here you are, Mr. Teneka."She pours him some, then picks up the plate with the sandwiches to allow Finny to take one.

"Ah! Thank you very much!"

"You are most welcome."She pauses for a second."Oh, yes. Please enjoy!"

She couldn't help but giggle. Ciel looks up from what he was reading. Realizing something seem wrong. Sebastian should have been back by now. It shouldn't take him this long.

"Ciel?"Harmony calls to him, he gives her his attention.

"What is it?"

Getting up, she goes over to him. Holding her favorite white rabbit toy."D-Do you think..was it a good flavor?"She asked uncertain and doubtful.

He didn't follow at first."Oh. You mean the new peach flavor you've chosen. Yes. It seems like it is. Many people like the taste of summer sweetness. It's both calming and soothing. And fresh."

"Are you sure? Wh-What if others...What about the other flavors!?"

"Why is this such a bother to you?"He asked."It was choice you made. You did. So what of the other flavors. Doesn't hurt to try something new. Besides, it's about time the company added a new flavor anyway. The others seem rather a bore. If you ask me."Picking up his cup, takes a sip. Stopping."...What is it now?"Sighing.

The girl was not settled yet. He gave her the clearest and straightforward response. It still didn't seem to work. She was not settled. Which was quite irksome."Ciel..."Harmony clings to her rabbit. For courage and support. Doing her best to stand boldly."..."Finding the courage, opens and speaks freely to him.

Her words rather surprised him. Even if she spew them out, rashly. He caught every single word, until she was out of breath. Stood there, awaiting his response. He was rather speechless. In shock. He wasn't sure how he was suppose to answer. Finny, too was shocked. Looking from the girl to his master. Wondering what Ciel was going to say.

Out front, a carriage pulls up on the property. Stopping. The door opens and they climb get out, followed by another. Trailing close. Giddily they go up the stairs and knock upon the doors. Opening the door for them, allows them. They greet them and nearly rush down the halls, out to the back. Where Ciel was, come bursting through the doors. With a cheerful and bright smile upon their face. Their emerald eyes, shinning bright. Arms wide and open. Squealing. In high pitch. Right to Ciel.

"Where is my cute and adorable cousin?!"Gushing.

Ciel turns around, as they sprung to him. He was line of sight. There was no way they could escape, this was it. Those arms stretched out, once wrapped around would construct him like a entangling vines."Wait-!"He shouts, trying to stop them. Embracing himself. The best he could. For them to go right by him.

"Lizzy!"Harmony, chimes. Throwing herself into their arms. Taking the hug that was meant for them."Cousin Lizzy!"

Glomping the girl in her arms, Lizzy, squeals in delight. Hugging her. While coddling."Oh! My adorable cousin! Hello!"

"Great..."Ciel mutters. Watching the two before him, squeal and make a bit spectacle of a greeting. The adornment both of them had, was more than he could bare. Then again, he shouldn't surprised. Lizzy did the same thing a few days ago.

Attaching herself to Harmony, upon laying eyes on her the very first time. Overjoyed knowing she had such a cute cousin."Guess what?"Lizzy tells her."I went out and bought you the most cutest and adorable things my eyes laid upon! Isn't that exciting?"

Smothering Harmony more."You did?!"Harmony gasp shocked. With a big smile.

"You did?"Ciel shutters. Horrified.

"But of course! I couldn't let my cousin not have anything cute now? Can I?"Lizzy says in her defense."You're really going to enjoy them! I know you will. Do you want to see them?"

With a eager nod Harmony, couldn't wait. Happy she wanted too. Lizzy stands up taking her hand."Let's go!"